"FOR THIS IS THE WILL OF GOD IN CHRIST JESUS CONCERNING YOU." We receive good things from God every day. Everything we enjoy should be viewed as coming from the good hand of God: all had been forfeited by sin; what we receive is of grace. The providence that supplies us is the wisdom, benevolence, and power of God in operation, extending to us His infinite love and unmerited grace. It is God who gives us talents to provide, opportunities to obtain, and ability to enjoy the things of this life. Every mercy received increases our obligation and indebtedness to God. Thanksgiving is the response that God has appointed for us to express our gratitude and acknowledge our obligation. Such thanksgiving is acceptable and well pleasing in His sight. Thanksgiving is never out of season, for we have much to be thankful for. In everything we should give thanks; let us acknowledge that for the Christian, all things are ordained by His wisdom, subject to His will, sanctified by His blessing, according to His promises, and flowing from His love. All our blessings come through Jesus, and all our praises must ascend through Him, for our Father only accepts what is presented in the name of His beloved Son.

For Meditation:
Praise Him who by His word
Supplies our every need,
And gives us Christ the Lord,
Our hungry souls to feed:
Thanks be to God for every good,
Eternal thanks for Jesus' blood.